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Why Do Embedded Ticks Need to Be Physically Removed from Pets

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Why do embedded ticks need to be physically removed from pets if they are present at the time of placing an imidacloprid and flumethrin collar (Seresto) on the animal?


A) Imidacloprid takes several days to reach effective levels.
B) Imidacloprid doesn't have any effect against ticks.
C) Flumethrin causes insect gut contraction, causing the ticks to transmit disease easily.
D) Dead ticks will decompose in the pet skin, causing life-threatening inflammation.

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